Steve Carell's New Sitcom Rooster Premieres on Sky One Tonight
In a highly anticipated television event, Steve Carell returns to the small screen with Rooster, a new sitcom airing at 10pm on Sky One. The show promises to captivate fans of hit series like Ted Lasso and Shrinking, blending heartfelt drama with comedic moments in a college campus setting.
A Heartwarming Father-Daughter Dynamic
Carell portrays Greg, a novelist who visits his daughter Katie, played by Charly Clive, on her college campus. Katie is a professor grappling with the emotional fallout of a nasty divorce from her fellow academic husband, who cheated on her with a student. The series explores their evolving relationship as Greg steps in to offer support and guidance during this turbulent time.
Co-created by Bill Lawrence, known for his work on Ted Lasso and Shrinking, Rooster boasts a strong creative pedigree. Look out for standout performances, including John C. McGinley from Scrubs, who delivers scene-stealing moments throughout the episodes.
Other Highlights in Tonight's TV Lineup
Beyond Rooster, tonight's television schedule offers a diverse array of programming. At 8pm on U&Yesterday, Dom Chinea's Cornish Workshop kicks off with the mechanic and The Repair Shop alumnus embarking on a farmhouse renovation in Cornwall, assisted by his wife Maria and dog Wendy.
Channel 4 presents Handcuffed: Last Pair Standing at 9pm, a social experiment where contestants are paired with strangers for a chance to win £100,000, generating friction and drama. Meanwhile, Sky Atlantic airs DTF St Louis at 9pm, a black comedy filled with suburban innuendo and mysterious plot twists.
On BBC Two at 10pm, Small Prophets continues its surreal comedy with Mackenzie Crook, featuring strange occurrences like a letter from a dead friend. Finally, BBC One brings back the sweet adoption sitcom Trying at 10.40pm for its third season, following Nikki and Jason as they navigate the challenges of potentially adopting two siblings.
